Summary

Books on project management typically focus on the theory of project management and the role of the project manager or project engineer. This text explores project management from a technician's perspective. Subjects include documentation requirements, communication requirements, planning & resource coordination, monitoring & control, administration, and closeout. These subjects are covered in domains six (project organization) and seven (administration) of the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) exam. As a bonus, the final chapter follows two CCSTs through a control system replacement project. The book is a must read for technicians preparing for this exam and those who manage technicians during automation projects.